2022 New York State
Men's Senior & Super Senior Amateur Championship
Springville Country Club | September 14-15
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Memorandum to Players
CHAMPIONSHIPS, FORMAT, AND CUT INFORMATION
This championship is a two-day 36-hole stroke play competition (no cut).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Listed below is the tentative schedule of events for this year’s championship. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Any changes will necessitate an email to the field with an update.
Tuesday, September 13
- 9:00-4:00pm.......... Registration
- 11:00-2:00pm.........Player lunch
- 9:30-3:00pm.......... Practice rounds
Wednesday, September 14
- 7:30-9:00am............Round 1, tees #1 and #10
- 11:00-3:00pm..........Player lunch
- 12:30-2:00pm..........Round 1, tees #1 and #10
Thursday, September 15
- 7:30-9:00am............Round 2, tees #1 and #10
- 11:00-3:00pm..........Player lunch
- 12:30-2:00pm..........Round 2, tees #1 and #10
- 7:00pm....................Award ceremony
PAIRINGS
First round pairings will be posted on Friday, September 2. If you would like to request a tee time preference for the first round, click here to do so online.
REGISTRATION
Players who plan to arrive at Springville on Tuesday, September 13 for practice rounds will register in-person with NYSGA staff by the pro shop. Players will be provided with their tee gifts, have their profile picture taken for online scoring, and be given final important notices and reminders.
- Register by survey: Click here
- Register by email: champs@nysga.org
Failure to register may result in the forfeiture of your spot in the championship.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
A complimentary practice round is available on Tuesday, September 13. You may only schedule practice round tee times online via this website (registration opens Thursday, September 1 at 12pm). DO NOT CALL THE PRO SHOP.
- Visit "Schedule Your Practice Round" under the "Pairings" menu option
- Select your name from the search bar
- Select your desired tee time. You may add other player in the field to your grouping. DO NOT remove a player without their permission.
- If you need assistance, please call the NYSGA office at 315-471-6979.
COURSE YARDAGE
Seniors and super seniors will play from the club's rated gold and blue tees, respectively:
CONTESTANT LUNCHES
Lunch will be provided to contestants each day. Lunch for spectators and caddies will be available for purchase for $20.
ON-COURSE WATER & SNACKS
Water bottles and fruit/snacks will be provided on the golf course for players/caddies only.
LOCKER RESERVATION
If you would like reserve use of a locker at Springville, please email champs@nysga.org.
CADDIES
A player may provide his own caddie. All caddies will be required to use an NYSGA bib during competition rounds. Bibs can be checked out at the registration table (license or a credit card is required as a deposit) prior to each round. There are no caddies available via Springville.
GOLF CARTS AND THE NYSGA 'ONE-SEAT' POLICY
The use of a golf cart for all rounds (including the practice round) is included in your entry fee. The use of a golf cart is NOT mandatory. A player may carry his own clubs or use a manual or electric push cart.
The NYSGA's 'One-Seat' Policy is in effect. This policy permits either the player or his caddie to ride, but not both at the same time. If there are only two players riding in a group, they will be required to take one cart. Exceptions to this policy are made when the player's caddie has been approved for a handicap cart (see below).
SPECTATORS AND CARTS
Spectators are encouraged to attend this Championship follow guidelines consistent with other golf competitions. Spectators are expected to maintain a reasonable distance (at least 20 yards) from players and to always walk with or ahead of the group they are following. Spectators must not give players advice, doing so could result in the player being penalized. Spectators who are in breach of these recommendations may be subject to removal from the golf course.
The NYSGA will accommodate spectators with an ADA disability by allowing them to ride in their own golf cart. To request this accommodation, a spectator must complete an return the NYSGA Golf Cart Request Form at least 24 hours in advance.
LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
Listed below are a number of important Conditions of Competition and Local Rules for this Championship.
- RULES OF GOLF; WHEN COMPETITION IS FINAL. Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and R&A. Questions are to be referred to the NYSGA Rules Committee, whose decision will be final. The result of this Championship is final when the Championship trophy has been presented.
- NYSGA LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION (HARD CARD). Download the 2019 NYSGA Hard Card (click here).
- GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADS. Model Local Rules G-1 and G-3 are in effect. Visit the USGA website for a list of approved golf balls (click here) and driver heads (click here).
- PERSONAL APPEARANCE. Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.
WITHDRAWALS
To withdraw, promptly notify the NYSGA (call 315-471-6979, or e-mail champs@nysga.org). Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future NYSGA competitions.
PACE OF PLAY
It is a condition that players must play without undue delay in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee. To view the NYSGA's Pace of Play Policy, click here.
EVACUATION PLAN
In the event of a discontinuance of play during this Championship, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the NYSGA.
PLAYER CONDUCT
Players and/or their guests must conduct themselves in a reasonable manner at all times. Any excessive display of anger, vulgar language, club throwing, alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, lack of golfing etiquette or disrespect to a fellow player or any other individual may be grounds or disqualification from any tournament. The NYSGA reserves the right to revoke a player's tournament entry, without a refund, at any time for conduct deemed inappropriate or damaging to the NYSGA.
NYSGA STAFF IN CHARGE
Andrew Hickey, NYSGA Assistant Executive Director
andrew@nysga.org
(315) 471-6979
NYSGA CONTACT
Mike Dirkes, USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr Intern
mike@nysga.org
(315) 471-6979